Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,111/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $2,111 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,443.
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,111/week
North Carolina
16% lower than the US average.
$2,443/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?
Pinehurst, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,261 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($1,979). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — Pinehurst, North Carolina pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst, North Carolina | $2,261 | $2,430 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $1,979 | $2,700 |
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,825 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,462) and South Carolina ($2,299). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,218. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — Kentucky pays 34% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Virginia | $2,462 | $3,218 |
| South Carolina | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Ohio | $2,123 | $2,341 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
AHS Staffing pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,428 per week, followed by HonorVet Technologies ($2,403) and Access Healthcare ($2,385). HonorVet Technologies has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — AHS Staffing pays 15% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | $2,428 | $2,428 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,403 | $2,700 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,385 | $2,385 |
| Care Career | $2,383 | $2,383 |
| HCS 247 | $2,363 | $2,363 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| American Traveler | $2,165 | $2,275 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,157 | $2,157 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,144 | $2,287 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,108 | $2,257 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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